All of Spain knows it: just a few days left and the best about Princess Leonor will be confirmed

Princess Leonor is currently immersed in the final stage of her military training aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, where she is taking part in naval maneuvers with live fire. Only a few days remain before the best part of this stage is confirmed. This is her reunion with the crew of the Juan Sebastián de Elcano in Gijón, a moment that has already caused anticipation throughout Spain.

On July 3, the heir to the throne will meet again with her fellow cadets from the training cruise. Gijón City Council is already working intensively on an institutional event worthy of the historical significance of her presence.

Leonor de Borbón boarded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria last week to complete one of the most demanding phases of her training. For almost three weeks, she will remain as just another cadet on the Blas de Lezo, fully immersed in the Navy's routines. What does this final stretch really symbolize? Why is all of Spain now looking toward Gijón with such interest?

Princess Leonor's training on the frigate Blas de Lezo

Since she began her time in the Armed Forces, Princess Leonor has kept a low profile, adapting to military discipline like anyone else. According to her superiors, she has been "just one more," both in the Army and in the Navy. This attitude has been viewed positively, not only within the institution but also by much of public opinion.

Blas de Lezo is the setting for her final phase of maritime training. There, the heir lives alongside a highly trained crew, taking part in real maneuvers that will test her knowledge and abilities.

It is no coincidence that the Navy has reserved this final stage for her. The experience aboard the warship represents a show of trust and, at the same time, a symbol of the commitment the princess has shown throughout her training.

Only a few days remain before the Gijón event for Princess Leonor is confirmed

While the technical part of her training ends on the Blas de Lezo, the most significant moment for Leonor will be her arrival in Gijón on July 3. There, she will board the Juan Sebastián de Elcano again, the iconic training ship where she spent five intense months with her fellow cadets.

The farewell in New York, which took place just a week ago, was emotional and symbolic. From there, Leonor flew back to Spain to join her new assignment, while the Elcano continued its journey to Gijón, where it will be docked until July 7.

Gijón City Council has confirmed that an institutional event "worthy of the historical character" of this visit is being prepared. Although not all the details are known yet, the presence of local authorities, Navy representatives, and members of the Royal Household is expected.

The public reappearance in Gijón, after weeks of intensive training, will also mean an emotional return before the citizens. The connection with the city, the institutional event, and the reunion with her fellow cadets could become a powerful image for the story of her evolution as heir.

Princess Leonor will receive a decoration in Galicia

After her time in Gijón, Princess Leonor's itinerary will continue to Ferrol and Marín, where the official ceremony marking the end of the military course will take place. There, the commissions will be handed out to the cadets, and it will be the moment to close her training as a midshipman.

Galicia will not only be the setting for her academic farewell, but also the place that will publicly honor her. In Marín, Leonor will be named an honorary daughter, while in the Galician Parliament the awarding of the Medal of Galicia is planned, a recognition reserved for especially relevant personalities.

These tributes strengthen the bond between the heir and the autonomous community, where she has spent one of the most transformative years of her life. From there, her future opens up to new responsibilities, now with a military background that sets her apart from any other European princess.

This last month of training and tributes will mark the end of a cycle, but also the beginning of a new stage. After the summer, Princess Leonor will take on more significant commitments, and she will do so with the support of a career that combines education, effort, and symbolism.